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William Skinner (bishop)
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William Skinner (24 October 1778 – 17 April 1857), was bishop of Aberdeen in the Scottish Episcopal Church.[1]
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The Most Reverend William Skinner | |
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Bishop of Aberdeen Primus of the Scottish Episcopal Church | |
Church | Scottish Episcopal Church |
Diocese | Aberdeen |
In office | 1816-1857 |
Predecessor | John Skinner |
Successor | Thomas Suther |
Other post(s) | Primus of the Scottish Episcopal Church (1841–1857) |
Orders | |
Ordination | 1802 by Samuel Horsley |
Consecration | 27 October 1816 by George Gleig |
Personal details | |
Born | (1778-10-24)24 October 1778 |
Died | 17 April 1857(1857-04-17) (aged 78) Aberdeen, Aberdeenshire, Scotland |
Nationality | Scottish |
Denomination | Anglican |
Parents | John Skinner & Mary Robertson |
Children | 1 |
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